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REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL www.regent.ac.za Prospectus 2013
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Contents Overview of REGENT Business School Why choose REGENT Business School Quality confirmed by Accreditation What support does REGENT Business School provide? Undergraduate Programmes Bachelor of Commerce Degree Diploma in Human Resource Management Diploma in Financial Management Higher Certificate in Health Care Services Management Certificate in Business Management Higher Certificate in Accounting Certificate in Entrepreneurship Higher Certificate in Management for Estate Agents Postgraduate Programmes Master of Business Administration Degree Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership Postgraduate Diploma in Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Short Courses and Executive Education How are the fees structured? How to apply? Page 5 6 7 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 Contents Page Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus 2
Vision, Mission, Values Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus Vision To be a leading provider of entrepreneurial, business and management education and to develop business leaders through research and innovation. Mission Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and quality entrepreneurial, business and management education, responsive to the critical needs of South Africa and the African continent within the context of a dynamic global environment. Our Values The core values that underpin our vision and mission are: Knowledge: The creation and dissemination of knowledge through teaching and learning, research and innovation, and critical engagement with the stakeholders we serve; Social Responsibility: Serving and engaging for the overall betterment of society at large. Sustainability: Integrating social, environmental, economic and technological considerations in our teaching, learning and research strategies. Ethical Behaviour and Governance: Practising ethical leadership based on the principles of efficacy and efficiency; and Diversity: Applying the principles of social justice in dealing with the critical issues of diversity, race, access, gender, equity and disability. Reasons to study at REGENT Business School 1 2 3 4 5 Accredited and internationally recognised qualifications. Accessible and affordable Higher Education. A committed Student Centred Culture that strives for student satisfaction A focus on real world skills development that ensures the best possible preparation for life Diversified student networking opportunities across Southern Africa 3
Welcome from The Principal welcome message By taking time to read this prospectus, you have signaled your intent to chart a new growth path and seize control of your destiny in a world that is dynamic and rapidly changing. I feel privileged to offer you the partnership of our team of highly qualified and motivated staff on this journey. Over the years, Regent Business School has dedicated itself to its learner-centred philosophy by continually reviewing the curricula of its programmes to ensure their alignment with regulatory requirements and relevance to the changing needs of various work environments in which our students find themselves both within and outside South Africa. In tandem with this, our teaching and learning strategy continues to be reviewed to ensure that it lives up to our commitment to taking the distance out of distance learning. corporate world interact regularly with students as adjunct faculty and guest presenters. A growing Professoriate of retired academics from neighbouring public institutions has added a vibrant collegial feel of academic engagement and research to our business school. In addition to ensuring that curricula for our programmes retain academic integrity, these Professors open gates for some of our students to gain admission to public higher education institutions of good standing in the country. At Regent Business School we also believe that a strong Alumni Association is the best quality assurance for a higher education institution. To this end, we have responded to the rapid growth in our Alumni by establishing a dedicated Alumni Office which will administer and coordinate Alumni activities within and outside South Africa. Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus We have used technology to support and enriched interaction with our students, irrespective of their physical location on the globe. To make all this possible, RBS has invested in a magnificent new main campus located on the Eastern Seaboard of the Indian Ocean in Durban. The new campus boasts state-of-the-art lecture and syndicate rooms, computer laboratories, library, and other amenities. The new campus is also home to key departments that support and complement teaching and learning namely: Student Support and Administration, Counseling, Assessments, Research Administration, Quality Assurance and a Recording Studio. RBS continues to gain rapid recognition as one of the most innovative private business schools in South Africa. In addition to fulltime faculty, leading professionals from the At the end of your studies, we trust that you will become an active member of the Regent Business School Alumni and benefit from the professional and social networks that the Association provides. This prospectus will provide you with all the information you require to make your final decision. I trust that you will choose Regent Business School. It will be our privilege to partner with you on this important journey. I look forward to welcoming you at Regent Business School Regards Professor Marvin M. Kambuwa 4
Overview Overview of REGENT Business School Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus REGENT Business School (RBS) is a Private Higher Education Institution registered in terms of the Higher Education Act (101 of 1997).It was established in 1998 as a postapartheid empowerment institution offering affordable and accessible business and management education programmes. These programmes cover the areas of business administration, commerce, management and leadership, entrepreneurship, local government, educational management and range from Higher Certificates to Postgraduate Degrees. In keeping with its mission, RBS s students are drawn from many vocational backgrounds from South Africa and other SADC countries. The mode of delivery (distance and supported learning), and full time, the relevance of the programmes curricula to the local and regional business context as well as the affordable fee structure makes RBS programmes a preferred choice for persons wishing to pursue higher education management qualifications. In delivering its range of management education programmes to a very diverse body of learners from both the public and private Sectors, RBS has developed significant capacity - infrastructural, academic and intellectual. Access to a large pool of experts in Management and Leadership from commerce, industry and academia has impacted positively on the delivery of its learning programmes. Through its active research focus, RBS is also at the cutting edge of the latest Business Leadership and management trends. 5
Why Choose REGENT Business School Why Choose RBS Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus RBS has developed a series of programmes that are designed to provide individuals and organisations with the management competencies and critical skills necessary to build and sustain competitive advantages in a rapidly changing and complex business environment. RBS s expertise has evolved through continuous research and development undertaken in delivering a range of local and international business and management education programmes. As a specialised education and training provider of management related learning programmes, RBS has the capacity, systems and resources to deliver courses with the flexibility of onsite, offsite as well as web based teaching and learning. It is well known that successful companies make deliberate efforts to ensure that training of staff does not compromise production and business time. RBS delivers courses that are flexible and supported by a range of support facilities i.e. telephone support, face to face lectures, online and web support and virtual classrooms. This places organisations at the forefront of competitiveness having their staff trained and uplifted whilst still maintaining optimal productivity. 6
Accreditation Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus Quality confirmed by Accreditation Regent Business School is registered as a private higher education institution with the National Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) (Registration certifi cate number: 2000/HE07/012). Regent Business School has full institutional accreditation with the Council on Higher Education (CHE). The REGENT Business School Programmes are: Accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Recorded on the National Qualifi cations Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifi cations Authority (SAQA). Registered with the National Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Council on Higher Education (CHE) Recognised by the Nambian Qualifi cations Authority (NQA). Registered by the Mauritian Tertiary Education Council (TEC) RBS is a pipeline member of the Association of African Business Schools (AABS) Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA) Mauritian Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) EDUNIVERSAL An International Experience REGENT Business School (RBS) has since its inception in 1998 developed an international footprint of higher education delivery in the Southern African Community. Recent years have seen the extension of this footprint through collaboration with foreign partners to the Mauritian and Madagascan Islands, Kenya in East Africa as well as extension of its footprint to the Northern European region of Russia. A recent survey of RBS graduates indicates that graduates have positioned themselves on all continents of the world. The survey shows RBS graduates holding executive positions in Hong Kong, Pakistan, UK, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Australia and a host of African countries. Delivering education across international boundaries through the supported distance learning mode, using highly experienced and qualifi ed academics from across the continent has positioned RBS to offer cutting edge programmes that meet local demands that are globally relevant. 7
The Student Experience It would not have been possible to get such results if not for the assistance that the staff at RBS has provided me with Justice Dube : Swaziland I am really impressed. I have studied at various institutions before and never received such exemplary service and support Tanya Naude: Gauteng Thank you RBS, for your 100% good working culture. Thank you so much for making me an integral part of RBS, I am grateful for all your efforts and will always depend on you Kruger Muzyamba: Zambia I have only received the best of your assistance since the beginning of my study programme Ludwig Amweenje: Namibia The Student Experience Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus A life changing experience! Sibusiso Nxumalo : Swaziland It is very touching to have such a caring staff complement that is always eager to help those in need. Rev. N M Mbali: Eastern Cape 8
Accreditation Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus 9
What support does REGENT Business School Provide? Study Packs are issued to all students and include study materials consisting of a comprehensive guide for each module, a course and assignment handbook, general guidelines to the writing and presentation of assignments and other supporting material. Workshops are held on weekends for distance learning students and daily lectures are held for full time learning students. The workshops use a number of practical exercises to introduce the principles of action learning, a method that Regent Business School uses to facilitate understanding and aid in the retention of knowledge. Workshops provide the ideal forum for students to clarify areas of difficulty identified in their self-study programme. Workshops are held over weekends to cater for the needs of students who are in full time employment and attendance is voluntary. Lectures for full time programmes are compulsory. Academic support is provided during the course of students studies through full time and part time academic faculty, available via telephone, email and the RBS web site. Library Services include RBS agreements with various libraries to give students access to the latest material in their field of study. RBS has a fully fledged reference library at its main campus, Durban. This includes a large selection of textbooks that cover a wide range of management fields as well as a selection of journals and MBA dissertations. The Johannesburg campus library also holds an extensive selection of material that students may access. Support Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus Web site support gives students access to submit assignments and direct any other queries via email. Our Web Site provides constant guidance to the student from registration to graduation. RBS students are also invited to discuss study matters with other students both nationally and internationally, via discussion threads on the web site. Examination Venues: Examinations may be written in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London, Polokwane, Nelspruit, Windhoek (Namibia), Lusaka (Zambia), Harare (Zimbabwe) and Matsapha (Swaziland). Other Examination venues will be considered based on student demand. 10
Bachelor of Commerce Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 11
Bachelor of Commerce Degree The REGENT Business School Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree is a 3 year programme that focuses on decision-making, management and technology within the business arena and is designed to give the student a strong foundation and the essential skills required for a successful career in business management. The BCom Degree fully equips students with both theoretical and practical exposure preparing them for a professional, commercial environment. Within the public or private sector, managerial expertise is highly valued and career advancement within the management sphere is supported by a recognised degree qualifi cation. Many professionals in sectors such as engineering, health services and education choose to complement their existing degrees with a BCom Degree as this ensures career advancement and provides an integral understanding of the business aspects key to their sector of interest. Persons completing this qualifi cation will obtain: An understanding of management functions within the business environment A greater ability to communicate effectively, manage human resources and handle labour relations functions A profi ciency at interpreting and using numerical and statistical knowledge An appreciation of ethical behaviours within business practices Knowledge that is relevant to the economic context of the business environment An ability to perform research in the fi eld of business management Skills that will boost career objectives and improve overall performance The RBS BCom degree gave me the opportunity that rendered benefi ts in my career search and helped serve as a foundation in the day to day corporate environment. My BCom gave me the opportunity to enhance my career focus. Raessa Jabar: Group HR Manager: Deltroprox YEAR 1 Semester Modules Business Communication 101 Statistics 102 Annual Modules Business Management 1 Economics 1 Accounting 1 YEAR 2 Semester Modules Commercial Law 201 Information Systems 202 Annual Modules Business Management 2 Any 2 of the following electives: Economics 2 Accounting 2 Human Resource Management 2 Marketing 2 Health Management 2 YEAR 3 Semester Modules International Business 302 or Taxation 302 Entrepreneurship 301 Annual Modules Business Management 3 Any 2 of the following electives: (Follow up from the 2nd year electives) Economics 3 Accounting 3 Human Resource Management 3 Marketing 3 Health Management 3 Bachelor of Commerce Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 12
Diploma in HRM Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 13
Diploma in Human Resource Management The REGENT Business School distance and supported learning 2 year Diploma in Human Resource Management provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary Human Resource Management theory and practice. The people element in business is extremely important as it determines how well organisations transform and function in the emerging business landscapes of the 21st century. This programme is created to develop a student s key competencies required for the effective management of human resource issues. It further enhances the performance of those working, by striving to achieve organisational aims without disregarding individual personal needs. The RBS Diploma in Human Resource Management programme excels in the ability to link academic theory with real life situations and thus makes it applicable as a pivotal tool not only to Human Resource Management professionals but certainly to every leader. Having worked my way up the HR ladder without a formal qualifi cation, The RBS DHRM programme has now ensured that doors will open up in the near future Lisa Hayes: HR Manager: Clifford Systems Develop knowledge and skills in Human Resource Management Be able to evaluate the provisions of relevant employment legislations Describe and develop human resource in organisations YEAR 1 Semester 1 Employee Training and Development Employee Health, Safety and Welfare Semester 2 Recruitment and Selection of Staff Maintaining and Compensating Staff YEAR 2 Semester 1 Human Resource Planning Labour Relations Diploma in HRM Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes Persons completing this qualifi cation will: Obtain a career in Human Resource Management within organisations Develop and improve the student s ability to undertake Human Resource Management functions Be able to function as human resource practitioners in organisations Semester 2 Human Resource Management in Context Behavioural Aspects * The curriculum may be updated and revised without prior notice 14
Diploma in Financial Management Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 15
Diploma in Financial Management Diploma in Financial Management The Diploma in Financial Management (DIFM) is a 2 year programme that provides an overview of the necessary skills, knowledge and techniques to manage finances in the public or business sector context. The programme explores the complex challenges of financial management decision-making processes and deals with issues such as: budgeting; cash-flow projections; cost benefit analysis; financial statements with respect to balance sheets; income and expenditure statements; assets register; ratio analysis; business investment; financing decisions; current asset management; dividend and dividend policy. The areas of mergers and acquisitions are also explored. Persons completing this qualification will be able to: Utilise numerical and statistical knowledge in facilitating the ability to manage a business Apply various financial planning techniques such as budgeting, cash-flow projections, cost benefit analysis, variance analysis and management Use and understand accounting and financial management processes Undertake appropriate managerial decisions on the basis of understanding of accounting and financial processes Display knowledge of selected day-to-day management functions of a business Appreciate financial principles of accountability, cost-effectiveness, cost-efficiency and value for money Obtain employment in accounting firms and finance departments in the public or private sector Describe financial management terminology, concepts and principles Analyse and interpret financial management statements and reports such as balance sheet, income and expenditure YEAR 1 Semester 1 Business Communication 101 Financial Accounting 101 Management 101 Economics 101 Financial Management 101 Mathematics of Finance 101 Semester 2 Business Communication 102 Financial Accounting 102 Management 102 Economics 102 Financial Management 102 Mathematics of Finance 102 YEAR 2 Semester 1 Financial Accounting 201 Management 201 Financial Management 201 Commercial Law 201 Semester 2 Financial Accounting 202 Management 202 Financial Management 202 Commercial Law 202 Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 16
HCHCSM Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 17
Higher Certifi cate in Health Care Services Management The Higher Certifi cate in Health Care Services Management ( HCHCSM) is a 1 year programme intended for health care practitioners and related professionals such as medical practioners, nurses, physiotherapists and optometrists, as well as non medical persons interested in pursuing management careers in health care services in the private and public sector. The programme serves a dual purpose: school leavers will be empowered with initial management training and professionals in health care, who occupy managerial positions but have no formal management training will acquire managerial training and competencies. Persons completing this qualifi cation will: Gain an in-depth understanding of the health care services environment Use economic principles to understand, explain and discuss allocation of resources in the healthcare services environment Be able to analyse health care services phenomena using economic analysis tools Be able to apply management principles (general, fi nancial and human resources) in the health care services management environment. Be able to manage a health care service practice Be able to understand, monitor, review and implement quality improvement systems in this industry Understand planning, policy making, monitoring, review and implementation in the health care services sector Semester 1 Management Principles Health Care Services Environment Health Economics Semester 2 Practice Management Service Delivery and Quality Management Health Care Services Planning and Policy The RBS HCHCSM has helped me further understand the daily operations in my current employment and within the health care sector HCHCSM Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes Lombuso Dlamini: Ministerial Information Offi cer 18
Certificate in Business Management Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 19
Certifi cate in Business Management The Certifi cate in Business Manangement programme has equipped me to manage my own business more effi ciently and execute tasks in a professional manner. Surisha Sonakjee: Entrepreneur and Executive Secretery: NMI Certificate in Business Management The Certifi cate in Business Management (CIBM) is a 1 year programme that provides an overview of the essentials of business management theory and practice. It is designed to provide a convenient and appropriate avenue into business management studies for those individuals whose objective is to gain employment or successfully climb the corporate ladder. This Certifi cate is an excellent way for students to broaden their understanding of the intrinsic functions of business management such as fi nance, communications and marketing. The course develops skills necessary to enhance productivity, effectiveness and better performance in the business environment. There are 6 modules in total, with 3 modules studied in each semester. The minimum duration of this programme is one year offered on a rich distance and distance and supported learning basis. Utilise Information and Communications Technology to communicate effectively for business success Identify the critical success factors for starting and managing a small business Cite the key characteristics of entrepreneurs and their role in small business development Design and implement marketing strategies to leverage business opportunities Semester 1 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Business Communication Business Information Systems Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes Persons completing this qualifi cation will be able to: Apply basic management principles in a business context Analyse and use fi nancial information for business decision making Utilise fi nancial management tools for effective acquisition and use of organisational resources Semester 2 Business Management Financial Management Marketing Management 20
Higher Certificate in Accounting Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 21
Higher Certifi cate in Accounting Higher Certificate in Accounting REGENT Business School s Higher Certifi cate in Accounting (HCIA) programme is a 1 year programme that prepares students to analyse and accurately communicate the fi nancial impact of economic events of an enterprise. The accounting profession is valued more than ever by business leaders and investors, who recognize the critical need for qualifi ed and welltrained accounting professionals. The Higher Certifi cate in Accounting is designed to provide students with a broad and thorough understanding of accounting principles and fi nancial reporting practices, to keep students abreast of innovations in the fi eld, to enhance profi ciency in accounting-related functions such as fi nancial analysis and data interpretation. Persons completing this qualifi cation will be able to: Operate as informed junior accountants and managers Gain the knowledge and skills to enter or advance in the accounting fi eld Enter the accounting fi eld and update their skills and gain a career advancement boost Semester 1 Business Information Systems Commercial Law Financial Accounting Semester 2 Business Management Financial Management Economics Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes Apply fi nancial and business management principles in a work-based context Utilise technology to communicate effectively Analyse and use fi nancial information for business decision making Identify the critical success factors for starting and managing a small business Design and implement marketing strategies to leverage business opportunities The HCIA helped me assist my students with their performance in the classroom. The modules also helped broaden my knowledge base Joe Petrus: Educator 22
Certificate in Entrepreneurship Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 23
Certifi cate in Entrepreneurship The Certifi cate in Entrepreneurship programme enriched my skills, attitude and enhanced my knowledge of small business, entrepreneurship and related issues Tomy Indila Amupolo : Marketing Manager: Ministry of Education Certificate in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of economic growth in today s business environment. In this highly competitive and complex arena, success takes more than passion alone. REGENT Business School s Certifi cate in Entrepreneurship is a 1 year programme that provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to establish a new business and market a small business. It also provides a solid grounding in managing the fi nances of a small business and improving competency levels in accounting practices. In addition, the fundamentals of Business Communication and Management Principles will train entrepreneurs to be effective in their communication, leadership and management style. In a job market where retrenchment always threatens job security, this programme will equip graduates the skills needed to be an entrepreneur or business owner, with the analytical business tools and increased knowledge to develop and maintain a business. Persons completing this qualifi cation will be able to: Develop the characteristics of successful entrepreneursenvironment. Build the necessary skills which will serve as a foundation for all further business learning Utilise numerical and statistical knowledge in facilitating the ability to manage a small business Display knowledge of communication skills to understand and be understood Use and understand conventional accounting processes for small businesses Undertake appropriate managerial decisions on the basis of understanding of accounting and fi nancial processes Demonstrate knowledge with regard to the human resource and labour relations functions of a small or medium business organisation Demonstrate an understanding of the environment in which businesses are situated Demonstrate knowledge of the legal context of businesses Display knowledge of selected day-today management functions of a business enterprise Semester 1 Entrepreneurship Small Business Marketing Strategic Small Business Management Semester 2 Business Communication Small Business Finance and Accounting Management Principles Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 24
HCMEA Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 25
Higher Certificate in Management for Estate Agents The Higher Certificate in Management for Estate Agents (HCMEA) is a 1 year programme that provides an overview of the essentials of business management theory and practice and credit towards a tertiary qualification. It is designed to provide a convenient and appropriate avenue into business management studies, as well as to meet the regulated requirements. This certificate is an excellent way for estate agents to broaden their understanding of the intrinsic functions of business management such as finance, communications and marketing, as applied in the real estate industry. The course develops skills necessary to enhance productivity, effectiveness and better performance in the business environment. Persons completing this qualification will be able to: Apply basic management principles in context of management in real estate Analyse and use financial information for business decision making in real estate Utilise financial management tools for effective acquisition and use of organisational resources in the real estate sector Utilise Information and Communications Technology to communicate effectively in the real estate sector Identify the critical success factors for starting and managing a real estate agency Design and implement marketing strategies to leverage business opportunities in relation to the property market Discuss and review the different legislative practices involved in the real estate sector Obtain knowledge that can be applied within an individual s present career path in business that will boost their career, improve performance and set their career on the fast track Semester 1 Business Management and Entrepreneurship Financial Management Business Information Systems Semester 2 Marketing Management Real Estate Practice Business Law HCMEA Regent Business School 2013 Undergraduate Programmes 26
Master of Business Administration Regent Business School 2013 Postgraduate Programmes 27
Master of Business Administration (MBA) The REGENT Business School MBA has and continues to play an integral part in my business decisions. I now have the skills necessary to advance my business requirements and to ensure that opportunities are plentiful. Martin Lebenya: CEO: Paradigm Projects and budding Entrepreneur Master of Business Administration The MBA (Master of Business Administration) Degree is the world s best known and most widely recognised management education qualifi cation. It has become one of the most sought after qualifi cations in today s corporate world as a prerequisite to most top management positions as well as for successful career progression. Worldwide, the best business leaders consider an MBA as key to the continual success of careers in sectors like manufacturing, engineering, business, education, healthcare and other service sectors. To meet the needs of a dynamic and at times, turbulent business environment, the MBA qualifi cation is itself evolving and adapting. Besides arming MBA graduates with a qualifi cation that would pave the way to top managerial positions within large or multinational corporations, the MBA is also relevant to those opting for positions within smaller, but progressive companies as well as entrepreneurs wanting to run their own businesses. One of the most compelling reasons to do an MBA is to enhance career opportunities through effective personal development and capacity building. The challenges imposed by the 21 st century make the upgrading and enhancing of skills and qualifi cations essential in order to meet the demands set by companies, customers and the rapidly changing environment within which businesses operate. Stage 1 Semester 1 Management and Organisational Behaviour Managerial Economics Management Information Systems Semester 2 Human Resource Management Financial and Managerial Accounting Marketing Management Stage 2 Semester 1 Operations Management Global Business Management Managerial Statistics Semester 2 Strategic and Change Management Managerial Finance 1 Elective (one of the following): Business Ethics and Corporate Governance Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Health Care Management Services Marketing Public Sector Management Investment and Portfolio Management Stage 3 Business Research Methods Dissertation Regent Business School 2013 Postgraduate Programmes 28
PG Dip EML Regent Business School 2013 Postgraduate Programmes 29
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership PG Dip EML The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership (PG Dip EML) is an accredited two year programme that seeks to develop capacity in management and leadership in education. The focus of this diploma is to improve the practice of management and leadership in the education sector. It is directed towards persons who hold or are aspiring to hold management responsibilities within educational institutions. The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership enables learners with an education background to develop integrated, functional and reflective competence in educational management by examining issues such as the principles of management, the management process, educational governance, accounting and financial management as well as marketing and human resource management in education. Persons completing this qualification will be able to: Acquire the academic and professional knowledge required for management and leadership in educational institutions Provide leadership in an educational context Apply management principles in an educational context Develop marketing strategies for educational institutions Administer financial resources in an educational institution Administer human resources in an educational institution Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the functioning of educational institutions Apply the provisions of relevant legislation Develop fund-raising strategies for educational institutions Stage 1 Semester 1 Using Information Technology Financial Decision Making in Educational Management Semester 2 Management Principles Leadership in Education Stage 2 Semester 1 Governance in Education Educational Marketing and Fund-raising Semester 2 Research Methods & Project Regent Business School 2013 Postgraduate Programmes 30
PG Dip Man Regent Business School 2013 Postgraduate Programmes 31
Post Graduate Diploma in Management PG Dip Man The Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PG Dip Man) is a 1 year postgraduate qualification that enables learners with relevant work experience and appropriate qualifications to further develop their functional and reflective competencies in management, leadership and administration. The programme aims to develop an integrated conceptual understanding, synthesis and critical application of specialised qualitative and quantitative issues in management. The qualification is directed towards learners having relevant work experience and occupying middle and senior management positions and who have completed a Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification. This qualification will enable learners to develop in-depth, discipline specific skills and applied competence in the private and public sectors that will provide opportunities for personal intellectual growth, more purposeful employment and making a contribution to society. The qualification will empower learners to solve problems in a focused way and to effectively manage and allocate resources, to communicate effectively and to contribute to knowledge and socio-economic transformation in a responsible and ethical manner. Persons completing this qualification will be able to: Apply quantitative methodologies in making work-based decisions Apply scientific enquiry and research methods Display research skills in solving work related problems in the management of a range of organisations Contribute towards the extension of knowledge on business management, leadership and administration Display Management and Research skills Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve Management and Commercial problems Acquire an understanding of how to manage resources and processes in a business context Contribute to the resolution of socioeconomic problems of a developing Southern Africa in an ethical and responsible manner Contribute to regional and national goals by facilitating capacity building and human resource development Semester 1 General Management Marketing Management Economics Semester 2 Financial Management Operations and Innovation Management Business Research Regent Business School 2013 Postgraduate Programmes 32
BCom Hons Regent Business School 2013 Postgraduate Programmes 33
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree The Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCom Hons) degree is a 1 year programme that seeks to develop capacity in managers or persons who are aspiring to hold management responsibilities within the commercial sector. The programme enables learners to develop integrated functional and reflective competences in business and general management by examining issues relating to Marketing Management, Human Resource and Industrial Relations Management, Strategic Management, Financial Management, as well as undertaking research directed towards business and management, hence providing persons with cutting edge advanced management skills by exposing them to the functional areas of business and management at a post graduate level, thus ensuring that they are prepared for the challenges of the global economy. Persons completing this qualification will be able to: Analyse and solve managerial challenges. Demonstrate competency in the management of private enterprises, departments or sections of organisations to the benefit of all stakeholders. Interpret and critically evaluate evidence/ data objectively. Recognise and respond to change within organisations. Demonstrate competency in the execution of the tasks of planning, organising, leading and controlling in the different fields of strategic management, marketing, finance, human resources, research and operations management. Demonstrate competencies in research including data collection, analysis, interpretation and recommendations. Undertake research in key business fields Articulate vertically to REGENT Business School s Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree programme. Semester 1 Strategic Management Marketing Management Business Research Semester 2 Human Resources and Labour Relations Management Research Project Choose 1 Elective Investment Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Purchasing Management Operations Management Health Care Management Financial Management BCom Hons Regent Business School 2013 Postgraduate Programmes 34
Short Courses & Executive Education Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus Women Councillor Training Participants Road Accident Fund (RAF) Management Development Programme 35
Short Courses and Executive Education Why do an Executive Education top up Short Course? Business has become global, complex and strikingly turbulent. Management gurus are warning that knowledge, in the new economy, becomes obsolete very quickly. New skills and competencies are required to continue to make sense and decisions in a fast-paced business environment. Why choose Regent Business School? The RBS Short Courses and Executive Education Division has developed a series of programmes that is designed to provide individuals and organisations with the management competencies and critical thinking skills necessary to build and sustain competitive advantages in a rapidly changing and complex business environment. RBS is an accredited Higher Education provider with experience and expertise in delivering a range of local and international business and management education programmes. Students opting to do an RBS short course also benefit from this heritage of academic expertise, intellectual capital and experience. The courses offered by RBS are not just off the shelf courses, but specifically customised to meet the specific needs of organisations and industry thus providing a course with relevance and currency. Marketing and sales Services Marketing Marketing Management Accelerating Sales Force Performance Local Government Local Government Finance Local Government Economics Integrated Development Planning Finance Financial Management for Non Finance Managers Investments and Portfolio Management Project Management Effective Project Leadership Designing your Project Project Management Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Change Management People Management Management and Strategy Strategy Change and Leadership Management through Innovation Entrepreneurship New Venture Creation Small Business Development Crafting your Business Plan Management Development Programmes (MDP) Junior Management Development Middle Management Development Senior Management Development Short Courses & Executive Education Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus Not withstanding what best seller books may say, there are no quick fixes to dynamic management and effective business leadership. Taking cognisance of this fact, RBS has carefully crafted its range of short, executive education courses to meet the needs of executives in the dynamic business environment. Leadership and Personal skills Personal Leadership Plan The Negotiation Programme For more information on executive education training courses offered at REGENT Business School, contact: (+27) 31 3044 626 or e-mail training@regent.ac.za 36
Admission Requirements & Fee Structure Admission Requirements Undergraduate Programmes Certificate and Higher Certificate Programmes A National Senior Certificate with a minimum Certificate admission or a relevant NQF 4 Qualification or Equivalent A or O level certificates Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus Diploma Programmes A National Senior Certificate with a minimum Diploma admission or a relevant NQF 4 Qualification or Equivalent A or O level certificates Degree Programmes A National Senior Certificate with a minimum Bachelor s Degree admission or a relevant NQF 4 Qualification or Equivalent A or O level certificates Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission to the respective undergraduate programme, but have work experience, may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as a form of alternative admission to the programme. Admissions via the RPL route are based on candidate s prior studies, age, work and management experience. All admissions are subject to the approval of the RBS Selection Committee. 37
Admission Requirements Postgraduate Programmes A Bachelor s Degree, National Diploma (M+3) or equivalent qualification. At least 2 years of managerial work experience and Applicants must be of a minimum age of 23 years. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission to the MBA Degree, but have the relevant work experience, may apply for admission via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as a form of alternative admission to the programme. Admissions via the RPL route are based on candidate s prior studies, age, work and management experience. All admissions are subject to the approval of the RBS Selection Committee. How are the Fees Structured? Fee payment options are designed to provide greater flexibility to students and sponsors: Payment options: A Cash discounted payment option Plan A : A minimum non-refundable deposit plus 4 consecutive instalments. Plan B : A minimum non-refundable deposit plus 8 consecutive instalments. How to apply? Applicants are required to submit the following: Completed Regent Business School Registration and/or Application documents Certified copy of a National Senior Certificate / School leaving certificate/requisite qualification/s. Certified copy of Identity document Curriculum Vitae and Portfolio of Evidence (where applicable) The above must be submitted to: Durban: The Registrar Regent Business School P O Box 10686, Marine Parade, 4056 or hand delivered to : Regent Business School 1st Floor, 35 Samora Machel (Aliwal) Street Durban, South Africa Contact us on (+27) 31 3044 626 or e-mail study@regent.ac.za Johannesburg: The Registrar Regent Business School P.O. Box 291353, Melville 2109 Admission Requirements & Fee Structure Regent Business School 2013 Prospectus This includes: Registration, modules pack and course materials, workshop attendance and main examination costs. or hand delivered to : Regent Business School 2nd floor, Sunnyside Centre 13 Frost Avenue, Sunnyside, Auckland Park Johannesburg, South Africa Contact us on (+27) 11 482 1404 or e-mail studyjhb@regent.ac.za 38